Jones County public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will vote on a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance and approve budget amendments, along with various appointments and lease renewals. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the subdivision ordinance.
- Public Hearing - Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
- Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
- Budget Amendments #16-#17
- Lease Renewal - Zacchaeus Legal Services
- 2026 Urgent Repair Program Project Ordinance
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business and receive a presentation on the Final Flood Study Report. The meeting includes periods for public comment.
- Presentation of the Final Flood Study Report
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board will consider a resolution to authorize the sale of county real property. Other items include lease renewals for Creative Business Ventures and FEMA lots, a budget amendment, and the Sheriff’s Office Duty Gun Project. Several reports and updates will be presented, but no decisions are noted for those items.
- Resolution Authorizing Sale of Real Property
- Lease Renewal - Creative Business Ventures
- FEMA Lot Lease Renewals
- Budget Amendment #14-15
- Sheriff's Office Duty Gun Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to transfer real property to the volunteer fire department. They will also discuss selection of architectural and engineering services for a new public works building, replacement of an HVAC unit and roof repairs at the Civic Center, and a water/facilities maintenance technician position.
- Resolution approving conveyance of real property to the volunteer fire department
- Selection of architectural and engineering services for the Jones County Public Works Building
- HVAC unit replacement at the Civic Center
- Roof repair at the Civic Center
- Water/Facilities Maintenance Technician position
The Jones County Board unanimously approved the conveyance of a 3.39‑acre parcel to the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department. It also approved the selection of the Walker Group for design services on the new Public Works Building, and authorized additional staffing and repair projects, including a HVAC unit replacement and roof repairs at the Civic Center. A resolution supporting the Rural Infrastructure Program grant application was also adopted.
- Approved conveyance of 3.39‑acre property to Comfort Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation of Walker Group for architectural/engineering services for new Public Works Building (unanimous)
- Approved advertisement for an additional Water/Facilities Maintenance Technician position (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC unit replacement at Civic Center, not to exceed $30,369.98 (unanimous)
- Approved roof repair at Civic Center, not to exceed $10,160 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting Rural Infrastructure Program Grant Application (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board will consider several resolutions, including transferring real property to the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department. It will also address budget amendment items, a FEMA lease, and a sheriff's office vehicle lease. A public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) matters and a resolution for the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program are scheduled.
- Resolution approving conveyance of real property to Comfort Volunteer Fire Department
- FEMA lease approval
- Sheriff's Office vehicle lease agreement
- Budget Amendments #11-13
- Public hearing on 2025 CDBG-NR application
The Jones County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $4,000 Family Caregiver Support Grant, $6,000 health department funding, a $16,500 highway safety program application, and a resolution to support Operation Green Light. They also approved the CDBG‑NR funding resolution and a lease of a sheriff’s vehicle for $1 per year.
- Approved $4,000 Family Caregiver Support Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $6,000 additional health department funding (unanimous)
- Approved $16,500 Governor's Highway Safety Program application (unanimous)
- Approved Operation Green Light resolution to light buildings green (unanimous)
- Approved CDBG‑NR funding resolution for low‑moderate income housing (unanimous)
- Approved lease of 2016 Toyota 4Runner to Sheriff’s Office for $1/yr (unanimous)
- Approved personnel policy on unused sick leave (unanimous)
- Approved pursuit of staggered terms for commissioners via legislative action (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on personnel policies, human resources, and various county projects. The meeting includes discussions on facility repairs and contract updates.
- Personnel Policy Update regarding Separation & Retirement Credit
- Comfort Library Repair update
- Jail Meals Contract discussion
- Fitness Court Project update
- High School Lane Properties discussion
The Board unanimously approved the agenda and a one‑year Subway contract to provide inmate meals at $6.15 each, with two renewal options. Commissioners also unanimously changed the October and November work‑session start times. The meeting entered and exited closed session and adjourned at 9:00 PM. Several items, such as a personnel policy update, were placed on the consent agenda for the October 6 meeting.
- Agenda approved (unanimous)
- Jail meals contract with Subway approved (unanimous)
- Work session times changed to 7:00 PM (Oct 20) and 6:00 PM (Nov 17) (unanimous)
- Entered closed session (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM (unanimous)
- Personnel policy update added to consent agenda for Oct 6 (deferred)
- ABC Designated Official resolution added to consent agenda for Oct 6 (deferred)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive a flood study presentation and review bids for jail meals. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments, a fee schedule update, and a grant project ordinance for Brock Mill Pond Enhancements.
- Jail meal bids presented by Chief Detention Officer Jason Jarman
- Brock Mill Pond Enhancements Project Ordinance
- Amendment to FY 2026 Fee Schedule
- Budget Amendments #9-10
- Post Overdose Response Team Agreement with Carolina East Foundation
The Board approved a Post Overdose Response Team Agreement committing $40,000 per year for at least two years. It also approved a jail meal contract with Sub‑Atack, LLC at $6.15 per meal and the purchase of 25 OneBox overdose kits using opioid settlement funds. Additional approvals included budget allocations for the HCCBG grant and Senior Center, re‑appointment of the Tax Administrator, and a new ordinance for the Brock Mill Pond Enhancements Project.
- Approved Post Overdose Response Team Agreement ($40,000/year, 2‑year minimum) – passed (one NO vote)
- Approved jail meal contract with Sub‑Atack, LLC at $6.15 per meal – passed unanimously
- Approved purchase of 25 OneBox opioid overdose kits – passed unanimously
- Approved HCCBG grant allocation of $6,799 with $756 local match – passed
- Approved Senior Center General Purpose funding of $3,657 with $1,219 local match – passed
- Re‑appointed Fleming Jeffress as Tax Administrator/Assessor‑Collector – passed
- Approved annual jail nurse services agreement with Southern Health Partners – passed
- Approved Brock Mill Pond Enhancements Project ordinance – passed unanimously
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will receive year-to-date service and financial reports from the Health Department. The board will also consider several agreements and budget items, including the HCCBG budget adoption and a vehicle lease agreement.
- 2024-25 Health Department Budget Amendments
- Hope Recovery Peer Support Agreement and Resolution
- Post Overdose Response Team Program Agreement with Carolina East Foundation
- HCCBG Budget Adoption
- Vehicle Lease Agreement
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and several health department reports and budget amendments. It also approved the Hope Recovery agreement, the Maysville Police Department physicals agreement, declared a fire‑pump parcel surplus, and adopted a storm‑staging agreement with Duke Energy. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved 2024-25 Health Department Budget Amendments (unanimous)
- Approved 2024-25 Health Department Communicable Disease Report (unanimous)
- Approved Hope Recovery Peer Support Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Maysville Police Department Physicals Agreement (unanimous)
- Declared parcel #54363547300 surplus property (unanimous)
- Approved Storm Staging Agreement with Duke Energy (unanimous)
- Approved vehicle lease amendment for Sheriff's Office vehicle (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board will discuss a change order for Emergency Services Station 2 and vote on an ordinance permitting the annual Heritage Festival parade and related road closure. A public hearing will be held on the Community Development Block Grant funding application. The board will also consider acceptance of funding from Cypress Creek Renewables for an Accessible Parks grant.
- EMS Station 2 – change order presentation by Emergency Services Director
- Ordinance approving the Heritage Festival parade and road closure
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding application
- Acceptance of Cypress Creek Renewables funding for NC Accessible Parks grant
- Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2025 regular meeting
The Board unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the road closure for the Annual Heritage Festival Parade. It also approved a $6,870.34 change order to widen the parking lot turning area at EMS Station 2 and accepted $70,000 from Cypress Creek Renewables for the NC Accessible Parks grant, despite one dissenting vote. Additional health department funding of $111,547 and a $20,301 grant carryover were also approved.
- Approved ordinance for Annual Heritage Festival Parade road closure (unanimous)
- Approved $6,870.34 change order for EMS Station 2 parking lot widening (unanimous)
- Accepted $70,000 Cypress Creek Renewables funding for NC Accessible Parks grant (passed, 1 NO vote)
- Approved $111,547 additional health infrastructure funding (unanimous)
- Approved $20,301 NEHA grant carryover for Food and Lodging program (unanimous)
- Appointed Mallory Jones and Chris Meadows to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 7, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on funding for a shell building in the Jones County Industrial Park. The meeting also includes reviews of FY2024-25 tax reports and several emergency services infrastructure requests.
- Public hearing and funding approval for shell building in Jones County Industrial Park
- Budget Amendments #1-8
- Technology contractor award for Pollocksville Jones County EMS Substation and EOC
- Adoption of Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Demolition and removal of house on Parcel: 449792843200
The board unanimously approved the FY 2024‑25 annual settlement reports, a $25,000 Duke Energy grant for a DEN system, and the purchase of an $86,492 skid steer. It adopted the Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorized a $500,000 loan for a shell building in the Jones County Industrial Park. The board also approved up to $1,367,323 in county funds for the same shell building, with Commissioner Sondra Ipock‑Riggs voting no but the motion passing. Additional contracts for EMS equipment, a HAM‑radio tower, and playground grants were approved unanimously.
- Approved FY 2024‑25 Annual Settlement Reports (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 Duke Energy grant for DEN System (unanimous)
- Adopted Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan via resolution (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of skid steer for $86,492 (unanimous)
- Authorized $500,000 loan from Jones‑Onslow EMC for shell building (unanimous)
- Approved up to $1,367,323 county contribution for shell building (S. Ipock‑Riggs voted no, passed)
- Approved $29,580.15 for Pollocksville EMS Station and up to $72,433.97 for EOC (unanimous)
- Approved $15,500 for HAM‑radio tower on EOC (unanimous)